At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their
title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence
and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system
of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the
career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together
as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our
patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique
way, plays an important part, every day. \$3000 sign-on bonus Monday -
Friday; 830 am - 500 pm I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Escorts patients
to examination rooms, take and record vital signs such as blood
pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc. Collects and documents
patient health status, history, and documents and monitors patient
progress following standard procedures. 2. Performs EKG\'s, phlebotomy,
Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards. 3. May
prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed
or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice. 4. Assists in
performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures. 5.
Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately
brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate.
II.Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education:
Required: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Current Basic Life
Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart
Association. If not available upon hire, a BLS/HS must be obtained
within 3 months from date of hire. If certification is not obtained
within 3 months of hire, the employee may be terminated or employee may
apply for another position for which they meet the minimum
qualifications. 3. Medical Assistant credential, approved by the
Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained
within 1 year from date of hire/transfer. If credentialing is not
obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer, the employee will be
terminated, or employee may apply for another position for which they
meet the minimum qualifications. Senior Leadership in Ambulatory or
Medical Group/Community Medical Group may grant an extended grace period
for employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate. Medical
Assistant II Required: All of the above and must already have the
Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start date
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